School: Athboy (C.)
- Location:
- Athboy, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 490
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A Song
“In ancient Donaghpatrick, in the fertile plains of Meath”
In ancient Donaghpatrick,
In the fertile plains of Meath,
There lies the greatest patriot
That ever yet did breathe.
A native of Bohermeen
He fought his way through Munster,
To uphold the flag of green,
II
He enlisted as a soldier,
In a regiment of fame.
He was their drill instructer,
When a message to him came.
To join Lord Curran Wallace,
Who had order from the state.
To track those brave insurgents
In the year of ninty-eight
III
One Sunday after Mass,
Out side the Chapel door.
Young Kelly and comrades,
They mustered twenty-four.
They then broke out of barracks,
WIth their weapon sharp and keen(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Teresa O' Callaghan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Athboy, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Patrick O' Callaghan
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Athboy, Co. Meath